Real Kyper & Bourne

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  Hot and Cold Starts with Doug Maclean 16.10.2026 49min

  Justin Bourne and Sam McKee welcome in former NHL president, GM and head coach Doug MacLean (1:14) for Off-the-Rails Friday. Mac shares his thoughts on Gavin McKenna getting benched in the Leafs' loss to the Sabres, the Flyers' winless start, the Senators' hot stretch despite significant injuries, Quinn Hughes' future in Minnesota, and much more. Then, he teases what readers can expect from his new book 'Game Day: The Uncensored Life of an NHL GM.' Later, Justin and Sam close out the week taking your questions and comments on the text line! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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  Leafs Hour: An Unforced Benching 16.10.2026 49min

  Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin the Friday Leafs Hour discussing Toronto's 5-4 OT loss to the Buffalo Sabres, early season criticisms of head coach Jim Hiller's player deployment, the decision to bench Gavin McKenna, Kirill Marchenko's breakout game as a Maple Leaf with a hattrick, and John Tavares' injury. Then, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox (31:32) joins the guys to weigh in on Hiller's lack of trust in the 2026 first overall pick, finding different defensive plays from his lineup, the long-term outlook on their d-core, and which goaltender starts against the New York Islanders on Saturday Night. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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  State of the Habs with Ren Lavoie 15.10.2026 49min

  TVA Sports' Renaud Lavoie (4:07) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about the Montreal Canadiens' 3-3 start to their season, Phillip Danault and Alexandre Texier's chemistry, Juraj Slafkovský taking a big open-ice hit during their game against the Washington Capitals, if Dylan Larkin would fit on the Habs' lineup as a second line centreman, why Montreal could be hesitant to make an early move, and Josh Anderson's future. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee revisit the conversation around the amount of no-trade clauses handed out to players across the NHL, Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck trade destinations, Los Angeles Kings' interest in the Winnipeg Jets' netminder, and if Quinton Byfield is the Kings' long-term top-line centreman. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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  Leafs Hour: Lineup Shuffle Against the Sabres 15.10.2026 49min

  Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for the Maple Leafs' matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. They react to Jim Hiller's jumbled, 11-and-7 lineup and discuss the lack of production from the depth forwards, Kirill Marchenko's next steps, whether Chris Tanev's week-to-week status forces the Leafs to make a move for a defenceman, and if the Leafs need an enforcer in their bottom six. Later, MSG Sabres analyst Rob Ray (32:35) stops by to discuss Buffalo's start to the season, their new additions, and how Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has navigated through trade rumours. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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  From Coaching to the Farm, On and Off Ice Lessons with Darryl Sutter 14.10.2026 49min

  Former NHL player and two-time Stanley Cup winning head coach Darryl Sutter (0:46) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about his newest book The Code of the West: Lessons from the Ranch and the Rink, co-authored by Bourne. He shares stories from his career on and off the ice, including missing a morning skate for the birth of his daughter, playing in California, his post-coaching life including farming, his hockey upbringing alongside his brothers, how he was mentally prepared for the NHL, adjustments for young players entering the league, playing his first year with the Chicago Blackhawks and the current style of play from the Florida Panthers. Then, Philadelphia Flyers writer Charlie O'Connor joins the guys (32:37) to discuss the team's winless start to their year, which areas of their game are fixable, and if a trade or head coaching change would be on the horizon. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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  Leafs Hour: Time to Make a Move on the Blueline 14.10.2026 49min

  Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-4 loss to the Utah Mammoth to wrap up their road trip. They discuss the team's late rally falling short, Anthony Stolarz's rough start, glaring defensive deficiencies without Chris Tanev in the lineup, and why the Leafs can't wait to make a move for a blueliner. Later, the guys open up the Midweek Mailbag to answer your comments and questions about the Leafs after seven games. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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  Vally's View: Shesterkin's Injury + the Risks of Reverse VH 13.10.2026 49min

  CEO of Clear Sight Analytics and former NHL goaltender Steve Valiquette (4:09) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to help tee up the 16-game Tuesday slate! He discusses what led to Igor Shesterkin's season-ending injury, the danger of the reverse VH move, and where the Rangers go without their star goalie. Then, he chats about Linus Ullmark's hot start, early impressions of Sergei Bobrovsky's Leafs tenure, the environments around goalies in Vancouver, Calgary and Philadelphia, why the Canadiens' young tandem of Jacob Fowler and Jakub Dobeš is the best in the NHL right now, and whether the Avalanche could be a player in the Connor Hellebuyck sweepstakes. Then, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to discuss JB's new book 'The Code of the West' with Darryl Sutter, Rasmus Dahlin's injury, and whether it's too early to write off the Flyers and Blackhawks. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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  Leafs Hour: A Mammoth Game Looms 13.10.2026 49min

  Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs wrapping up the road trip with a game vs. the Mammoth. Will the team play the way they played the Avalanche or is there danger of a letdown with the end of the west coast swing coming up in Utah? They get into the ailing d-corps this early in the season, the potential return of John Tavares to the lineup (and the power play), the goaltending the team gets from either Anthony Stolarz or Sergei Bobrovsky, the future value of Artur Akhtyamov in net compared to that of Stolarz, and what they've seen out of Kirill Marchenko so far. Plus, Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong (30:19) stops by to discuss a 4-2-0 start, adding some youth and size in the offseason, the evolution of Nick Schmaltz, and how Utah might be primed for some big moves with lots of assets and cap space at their disposal. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
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  2026 Rookie Class Early Review with Jason Bukala 12.10.2026 49min

  Pro Hockey Group and Sportsnet hockey analyst Jason Bukala joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss the Calgary Flames rebuild, the hurdles of learning how to defend in the NHL, if the Flames would consider going even younger and trade away Zach Whitecloud, how he sees Gavin McKenna adjusting to the speed of the NHL early in his career, Viggo Björck and Ivar Stenberg's early assessment, Philadelphia Flyers' slow start and the early calls to fire Rick Tocchet, and Evan Bouchard's hot start. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee chat about Connor Bedard's potential return from injury and making his 2026-27 NHL season debut, Montreal Canadiens fans chanting Dylan Larkin's name, Igor Shesterkin's injury and how the New York Rangers will bolster their goaltending position, and expand their conversation on Tocchet's future.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
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  Leafs Hour: An Avalanche of Offence 12.10.2026 49min

  Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off today's Thanksgiving episode recapping the Maple Leafs' 6-3 victory over the Avalanche on Saturday night. They break down Toronto's stars shining on the road with the group playing an exciting brand of hockey, before hearing Jim Hiller's comments following the win. The guys also discuss William Nylander's ability to change a game, Chris Tanev exiting with an injury, how to address the blue line if he misses a significant amount of time, Auston Matthews' form to start the season, the latest on John Tavares, and the duality of Sergei Bobrovsky in goal. After the break, the boys take a closer look at Oliver Ekman-Larsson's play, the early returns from the team's fourth line, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
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  Unleash McKenna + Why Rebuilding Through the Draft Won't Work 09.10.2026 49min

  Former NHL president, general manager and head coach Doug MacLean (2:53) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about why the New York Rangers and Winnipeg Jets are the two most interesting teams to start the season, the Jets finding success without Connor Hellebuyck, Dylan Larkin playing through his trade request, why he sees a less dominant Auston Matthews, Gavin McKenna's usage, and why rebuilding through the draft will be difficult for franchises like Vancouver and Calgary. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee head to the text line to read listener's messages from across the country! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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  Leafs Hour: Buds Go Down in the Desert + Return of the Leafs Line! 09.10.2026 49min

  Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' back-and-forth shootout loss to the Golden Knights in Vegas. They discuss the blown three-goal lead, whether the Leafs should try Easton Cowan at centre, Jeremy Lauzon's hit on Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and some questionable officiating. Then, they discuss Gavin McKenna not seeing a shift in OT again, a solid performance from Sergei Bobrovsky, and much more. Later, Kyper shares a theory for why Vegas failed to sell out home ice for the first time in franchise history before the guys head to the phones and take your calls and questions on the Leafs Line! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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  Babcock's Influence + Managing Expectations with Colby Armstrong 08.10.2026 49min

  Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Saturday Night Hockey's and former NHL player Colby Armstrong (3:51) to chat about Nick Robertson's start with the Pittsburgh Penguins, what Mike Babcock could bring to the Edmonton Oilers' long-term outlook, his influence on Evan Bouchard, hitting a learning curve when he entered the NHL, Gavin McKenna and Connor Bedard managing their respective expectations, players having the freedom to request for a trade, and why he thinks the Utah Mammoth could be a fun team to watch this year. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss the increase in scoring to start the season and their expectations for Bouchard. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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  Leafs Hour: Road-Trip Test Kicks Off in Vegas 08.10.2026 49min

  Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for puck drop with the Toronto Maple Leafs set to kick off their road trip with their biggest challenge of the young season against the Vegas Golden Knights. They discuss Gavin McKenna's move to the third line, Jim Hiller showing love to John Tavares, Auston Matthews' future in Toronto, and William Nylander's comments on the new direction. Later, Golden Knights radio analyst Daren Millard (34:45) stops by to discuss Vegas' hot start, what new head coach Ryan Craig brings behind their bench, and Mitch Marner's Year 2 outlook in the desert. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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  Early Stanley Cup Favourites + Protecting the Rooks with Garry Galley 07.10.2026 49min

  Former NHLer and current Sportsnet hockey analyst Garry Galley (2:24) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss Ottawa Senators and Winnipeg Jets start to their respective seasons, Connor Hellebuyck's trade request while sitting out games vs. Dylan Larkin's trade request while playing, the pressure on first overall picks, protecting the rookies on and off the ice, the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks' rebuilds, early favourites for a run at the Stanley Cup, and the Sens' future without their former captain Brady Tkachuk. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee touch on Aleksander Barkov's injury timeline, Brady Tkachuk's first few games with the Florida Panthers, and Dylan Larkin's response to the fans' reaction during the Detroit Red Wings' home opener and his season debut. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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  Leafs Hour: Gavin Gets On the Board + the Mailbag! 07.10.2026 49min

  Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' comeback win over the Nashville Predators. They discuss Gavin McKenna's first NHL goal and what the Leafs need from him this season, Auston Matthews' dynamic look, William Nylander's impressive effort on the game-winning goal, the importance of the win ahead of a challenging road trip, and concerns on the blueline. Then, they discuss Anthony Stolarz's performance and concerns for the ageing blueline before taking your questions from the Maple Leaf Mailbag! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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  Vally's View: Best Fit for Hellebuyck + Leafs' Second Line Numbers 06.10.2026 49min

  CEO of Clear Sight Analytics and former NHL goaltender Steve Valiquette (4:04) returns to Real Kyper and Bourne to chat about Connor Hellebuyck's trade request and sitting out in the first few games for the Winnipeg Jets, which team he would fit the best on, if Edmonton Oilers have improved on their defensive end and in net, why the numbers don't look good to start the year for the Maple Leafs' second line of Gavin McKenna, John Tavares, and William Nylander, if Jacob Markström can bounce back against the Florida Panthers, and the volatility in Sergei Bobrovsky's game. Then, it's the return of Grill Marks, where Vally asks the panel who is the oldest, tallest, and the heaviest goaltenders this season. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss embellishments in hockey and Macklin Celebrini's late scratch with a lower body injury. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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  Leafs Hour: Eyes on McKenna + Early Goalie Controversy? 06.10.2026 49min

  Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Maple Leafs' matchup against the Nashville Predators. They discuss the media coverage around Gavin McKenna early in his career, the second line sticking together for at least another game, Anthony Stolarz getting the start, and whether John Chayka is actively monitoring the defenceman trade market. Then, Craig Simpson stops by (32:05) to share his early impressions of the team, the attention on McKenna, and why turning to Stolarz against the Predators is the right call. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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  Coaching the Start of the Season with Bruce Cassidy 05.10.2026 49min

  Former NHL head coach Bruce Cassidy (8:07) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about the start of the 2026-27 season, what he would instill on a team during the first few games, the fans booing Dylan Larkin during the Detroit Red Wings' home opener, coaching top prospects, where he'd put Gavin McKenna on the lineup to start his NHL career, development vs. winning games, and the definition of an 'optional skate'. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee wrap up the show discussing Simon Edvinsson's trade request, Leo Carlsson's offer sheet, Brad Marchand's early injury return to make his Florida Panthers' debut, and the Calgary Flames placing Connor Zary on waivers. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
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  Leafs Hour: Rethinking Tavares' Second Line 05.10.2026 49min

  Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. They discuss the rough third period, concerns around the John Tavares-led second line, whether Nick Paul could step into the 2C role, how Gavin McKenna is handling the spotlight, the power play still finding its footing, and Tim Stützle's dive. Later, Sportsnet.ca Leafs writer Luke Fox stops by (36:25) to help tee up the team's matchup against the Nashville Predators ahead of a challenging three-game road trip, share early impressions of the d-core, and discuss what went wrong for them against Ottawa. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.